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A Dakota County judge gave an Eagan man 180 days and three years' probation after he pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of a March crosswalk death.
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Sunny start, gusty afternoon winds and a strong chance of thunderstorms tonight. Highs around 80°F; storms likely after 9 p.m.
A motorcyclist died Thursday night after a collision at the Highway 61/96 intersection in White Bear Lake; a 63-year-old SUV driver was arrested on suspicion of DWI.
A Kansas State analysis and farm reports show the May 2024 Gannon storm disrupted GPS-guided planting and cost Midwest corn growers roughly $1 billion.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely in Minneapolis on Thursday, June 11, with highs around 72°F. Expect a cooler, drier stretch afterward.
Politics & Govt in ...
A new Minnesota law bars criminal charges for children under 13 beginning Aug. 1, 2026 — a shift toward social services that some counties and social workers say they aren't ready for.
Two rounds of thunderstorms will sweep through Minneapolis today, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds and isolated severe storms. Expect travel delays midday and again in the afternoon.
MPCA says ozone will reach the orange (code‑orange) category across the Twin Cities from noon to 9 p.m.; sensitive groups should limit outdoor exertion.
A Fridley man faces murder charges after police say GPS ankle-monitor and cellphone data tied him to a Memorial Day drive-by in north Minneapolis.
Brooklyn Park police are searching for a suspect after a driver was shot in their car at an intersection on Tuesday. Officials released few details as investigators work the scene.
Patchy fog gives way to highs near 90°F Tuesday in Minneapolis. Ozone is elevated and late-night storms could be strong.
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St. Cloud State will relocate Twin Cities graduate programs from Plymouth to North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park on Aug. 3, offering students access to campus amenities and continued evening/hybrid classes.
Cloudy, humid start Monday with showers likely; storms could turn strong midweek. Stay weather-aware and have a backup plan for outdoor plans.
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